Norway Job Openings
Telenor Group
Director Group Strategy
Fornebu
FULL TIME
October 24, 2024
Director Group Strategy
Are you our new strategy director in Telenor Group?
Do you want to participate in shaping the future for one of Norway’s largest and most successful international companies? Do you like a challenge? Then we would love to hear from you!
Our commitment in Telenor is to empower societies through connecting you to what matters most. And while the word “unprecedented” receives a lot of use these days, it’s still fair to say that the array of challenges facing the world right now is unmatched. The telecom industry is right in the middle of it – enabling societies to communicate, work and have access to information from everywhere while at the same time both the technology and the customers change.
The Group Strategy team advises Telenor’s top management on how to navigate through this uncertainty across our markets in Asia and Nordics. The team maintains an industry outlook, leverages those perspectives to develop the long-term strategy of for Telenor, and advises top management on the priorities required to reach the full value potential of the Group's portfolio of business areas and assets.
We seek a Director Group Strategy with great passion for problem solving and storytelling. We are looking for a quick and eager learner, who likes a challenge and is good at building relationships across all levels of the organization.
As a Director Group Strategy in Telenor, you will be part of a team responsible for strategy with highly experienced and competent people. You will also be a part of a wider strategy community in Telenor, taking the point of view of an active owner. The role reports to the SVP Head of Group Strategy.
Tasks and responsibilities will include:
Our main responsibility is to support the CEO in setting Telenor's long-term strategic direction and medium-term priorities, and in ensuring this direction is reflected in Business Area priorities.
As one of the directors you will:
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be a significant contributor in developing the corporate strategy, based on an industry outlook and Telenor’s performance and strengths.
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support other units in their strategy development and ensure the direction from the corporate strategy is reflected in plans.
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lead and execute analysis, collaborate with various parts of the organization to synthesize conclusions into recommendations, and be an advisor to top management.
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contribute to the development of our portfolio strategy and support specific M&A projects.
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continuously learn about the industry, understand trends and what their impact will be on our business.
This is a role where you can make a real impact while also learning more about one of the most interesting industries there is. It’s also a great opportunity into Telenor for the right person to develop further. We value a can-do attitude and a curiosity to dig deep, and we promise you an environment of learning and value-focus.
If you have the following competencies, you could be our next strategy director:
If you have the following competencies, you could be our next strategy director:
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You have minimum a master’s degree.
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You have minimum three years of work experience with great results from one of the leading management consulting firms, investment banks, or private equity companies.
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You have experience of managing complex strategic projects with multiple senior stakeholders, preferably in an international setting.
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You have in-depth experience with Power Point and excel.
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English is our working language, so proficiency in written and oral English is a necessity.
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Experience from telecom is a benefit but not a requirement.
To succeed and be satisfied in this role we believe you should recognize yourself in the following personal attributes:
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Sound judgement, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to dig sufficiently deep to understand the core of a problem.
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Strong communication skills, both written and orally. We work with top management and need to be to-the-point and precise.
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Experience from and strong ability to work with and influence top executives.
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Strong collaboration skills, but also self-managed in driving progress.
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Thrive in unpredictability – our industry is fast changing, so are our surroundings and us. There will always be changes, and you will need to enjoy seeing opportunities in change.
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A strong interest in further developing Telenor Group as one of the world's leading mobile companies.
Why join us?
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A key role to make an impact for one of Norway’s largest companies and one of the largest telcos in the world, in an industry undergoing massive change.
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Good internal job market offering attractive career opportunities in Telenor for the right candidate.
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International exposure, working on topics across Nordics and Asia.
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You will be part of a highly competent and experienced team with high ambitions.
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Competitive terms and conditions, including extra vacation days (whole of Easter and Christmas weeks).
Practicalities:
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Curious and want to know more about the position? Please contact hiring manager Zaynab Johansen, SVP Group Strategy, +47 414 99 149, or Vibeke Bjerknes, Snr. Recruitment Business Partner, mob. +47 986 45 381.
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Application deadline: 10th November 2024.
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The position is located at Fornebu (Oslo). Some travel must be expected.
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We conduct background check on relevant candidates through Semac.
Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications company across Nordics and Asia with over 200 million customers and annual sales of around USD 8 billion (2023). We hold leading positions in most of our markets. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor's domain for more than 165 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most. Telenor is listed at Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TEL. For more information, see
www.telenor.com
Be a part of shaping the digital future :
From Asia to the Nordics, our 16,000 employees are committed to connecting our 172 million subscribers to what matters most. We work with the latest technology to build innovative connectivity solutions that can empower societies and propel the digital future. Join us on our mission.
Our companies : Telenor Norway, Telenor Denmark, Telenor Sweden, DNA in Finland, Dtac in Thailand, Digi in Malaysia, Grameenphone in Bangladesh & Telenor Pakistan
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